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Idaho
Federal campground in Idaho.
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Campground in Idaho.
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Lava Hot Springs is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Idaho weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Lava Hot Springs.
Don't miss local attractions near Lava Hot Springs. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 23, 2026
Went today to look at a site I have booked for the end of the month. The mens room has a broken sink, urinal, and the toilet stall doesn't have a latch. The camp host was no where to be found. I am going to try and rebook elsewhere. :( The tables are looking horrible too. You would probabaly get a sliver if you sat on them. They need work! We stayed at Paris Springs last month and it is WAY better... Went today to look at a site I have booked for the end of the month. The mens room has a broken sink, urinal, and the toilet stall doesn't have a latch. The camp host was no where to be found. I am going to try and rebook elsewhere. :( The tables are looking horrible too. You would probabaly get a sliver if you sat on them. They need work! We stayed at Paris Springs last month and it is WAY better taken care of, even though this year the bathrooms were no where as clean as last year.
Mar 23, 2026
The camp host/person who collected the payment envelope was awful. He lost our payment envelope, and instead of letting us explain that we had paid he threw a fit on us. He threatened to call the cops to remove us even though we had paid. He then proceeded to call us cons and liars, swearing all over the place, and started taking steps toward us. This whole time we’re trying to explain we already... The camp host/person who collected the payment envelope was awful. He lost our payment envelope, and instead of letting us explain that we had paid he threw a fit on us. He threatened to call the cops to remove us even though we had paid. He then proceeded to call us cons and liars, swearing all over the place, and started taking steps toward us. This whole time we’re trying to explain we already paid and didn’t have any more cash on us but could run to the ATM. He was very aggressive and disrespectful. On top of that, the campsite itself was gross. There was litter everywhere. I will never be back here, not worth the price.
Mar 23, 2026
This campground is wonderful, if you want wilderness experience. Hiking is available also. Be careful of bears and other animals.
Mar 23, 2026
Campground is nice and the bathrooms are good for being campground. The spots are first come first serve so they are hard to get as the Bear lake crowd snaps them up quickly. Negative points are the "Group site". we had two camp trailers and there was no way to fit them in the space provided. We ended have to split up and one group get a airB&B. Also most of the other sites pretty short not great... Campground is nice and the bathrooms are good for being campground. The spots are first come first serve so they are hard to get as the Bear lake crowd snaps them up quickly. Negative points are the "Group site". we had two camp trailers and there was no way to fit them in the space provided. We ended have to split up and one group get a airB&B. Also most of the other sites pretty short not great for long trailers.
Mar 23, 2026
Small camp ground that is fairly close to the north shore of Bear lake. It is close to the road and it seems to have a lot of traffic coming and going from other campsites and Minnetonka caves. There is a small creek (St. Charles Creek) that is right by a few of the camp sights making it fun for the kids.
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